About
Venue Hire
On the edge of the Square Mile, neighbouring The City, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch and the Olympic Park, the Whitechapel Gallery is a world class venue for private and corporate entertaining.
View example events
Elle 25th party with Vivienne Westwood
Expanded building
After a 2009 expansion inaugurated by HRH Prince William, the historic Grade II* listed Gallery is one of the most talked about cultural destinations in Europe.
Flexible spaces
With 3,600 sq. m of event space, the new building offers 13 beautiful and versatile spaces to host a range of events, including 9 Galleries, 2 Studios and a purpose-built Auditorium for:
– Canapé receptions
– Private dinners
– Meetings
– Conferences
– Film screenings
– Filming and photo shoots
– Christmas entertaining
International prestige
With an excellent international reputation, the Gallery’s exhibitions programme provides an unrivalled opportunity to entertain and inspire from 5 to 500 guests alongside critically acclaimed exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
Excellent transport links
The Gallery has a dedicated exit from Aldgate East underground and is minutes from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street overground stations.
State-of-the-art equipment
The Gallery provides a range of equipment in-house. Wifi is available at no extra cost and we have experienced technicians on hand to ensure events run seamlessly.
Registered charity
The Whitechapel Gallery is a registered charity and all Venue Hire income goes directly towards supporting our Education and Community programmes.

















